Swimming in Finland in august 2024 Sea temperature by city in august

Do you want to go to the beach in Finland in august 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in august in Finland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Finland in august 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in Finland in august in several coastal cities.

Helsinki

on average:

66°F

min: 62°F / max: 70°F

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Åland

on average:

55°F

min: 34°F / max: 75°F

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Kalajoki

on average:

61°F

min: 57°F / max: 66°F

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Kotka

on average:

66°F

min: 61°F / max: 71°F

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Oulu

on average:

62°F

min: 59°F / max: 65°F

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Turku

on average:

55°F

min: 36°F / max: 75°F

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Vaasa

on average:

62°F

min: 57°F / max: 67°F

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Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard)

Rauma

on average:

56°F

min: 37°F / max: 75°F

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Ekenäs

on average:

65°F

min: 61°F / max: 70°F

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Hamina

on average:

66°F

min: 62°F / max: 71°F

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Hanko

on average:

65°F

min: 57°F / max: 71°F

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Haukipudas

on average:

61°F

min: 59°F / max: 65°F

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Ingå

on average:

66°F

min: 61°F / max: 70°F

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Jakobstad

on average:

61°F

min: 57°F / max: 67°F

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Kirkkonummi

on average:

66°F

min: 62°F / max: 71°F

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Kokkola

on average:

62°F

min: 58°F / max: 66°F

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Kristinestad

on average:

64°F

min: 58°F / max: 69°F

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Kuivaniemi

on average:

61°F

min: 58°F / max: 64°F

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Naantali

on average:

55°F

min: 36°F / max: 76°F

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Where should you go swimming in Finland in the month of august?

Swimming in Finland in august is cool (in the best case scenario)

In august in Finland swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in august in Helsinki, Kotka, Ekenäs, Hamina, Hanko, Ingå, Kirkkonummi and Kristinestad is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 62°F. Note that the average is 66°F.

Swimming in august in Kalajoki, Oulu, Vaasa, Haukipudas, Jakobstad, Kokkola and Kuivaniemi is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 57°F/max: 66°F).

Forget about swimming in Åland, Turku, Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard), Rauma and Naantali in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 34°F (and only 75°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in Finland in august: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in august

Helsinki

August
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Precipitation 4.3in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 37%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Helsinki in august

Åland

August
Average sea temperature 55°F
Minimum sea temperature 34°F
Maximum sea temperature 75°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Precipitation 3.4in
Number of days of precipitation 6 jour(s)
(18%)
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Åland in august

Kalajoki

August
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 57°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Precipitation 3.8in
Number of days of precipitation 6 jour(s)
(21%)
Cloud cover 41%
Our opinion cold swimming

More information on swimming in Kalajoki in august

Kotka

August
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 71°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Precipitation 5.9in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(29%)
Cloud cover 37%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Kotka in august

Oulu

August
Average sea temperature 62°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 58°F
Precipitation 4in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 44%
Our opinion cold swimming

More information on swimming in Oulu in august

List of coastal cities in Finland

Helsinki in augustcool swimming
Åland in augustfreezing swimming
Kalajoki in augustcold swimming
Kotka in augustcool swimming
Oulu in augustcold swimming
Turku in augustfreezing swimming
Vaasa in augustcold swimming
Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in augustfreezing swimming
Rauma in augustfreezing swimming
Ekenäs in augustcool swimming
Hamina in augustcool swimming
Hanko in augustcool swimming
Haukipudas in augustcold swimming
Ingå in augustcool swimming
Jakobstad in augustcold swimming
Kirkkonummi in augustcool swimming
Kokkola in augustcold swimming
Kristinestad in augustcool swimming
Kuivaniemi in augustcold swimming
Naantali in augustfreezing swimming
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